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Dental assistant

  • Iqaluit, NU
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Nov 13, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, perform intraoral duties, take and develop X-rays, and record procedures. Support clinic operations by managing appointments and supplies, completing reception tasks, educating patients about oral hygiene, and assisting with crowns, restorations, and impressions.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Dental practice Willing to relocate Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Perform reception and clerical duties Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Large workload Personal suitability Client focus Team player Excellent oral communication Reliability Employment terms options Morning Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, perform intraoral duties, take and develop X-rays, and record procedures. Support clinic operations by managing appointments and supplies, completing reception tasks, educating patients about oral hygiene, and assisting with crowns, restorations, and impressions.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program is specified; equivalent experience may also be considered. Experience is an asset, and candidates should be reliable, client-focused team players with strong oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Listed skills

  • Appointment Scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Patient Preparation
  • Dental Instrument Sterilization
  • Dental Instrument Maintenance
  • Oral Hygiene Education
  • Teeth Polishing
  • Fluoride Application
  • Sealant Application
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Intraoral Procedures
  • Dental X-Rays
  • Dental Recordkeeping
  • Temporary Crown Fabrication
  • Dental Restorations
  • Dental Impressions
  • Reception and Clerical Duties
  • Supply Ordering

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Administrative

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